In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul offers a profound exploration of the Christian life, one marked by a radical transformation. He paints a vivid picture of dying to sin and rising to new life in Christ. This passage is a powerful reminder of the spiritual battle we face daily and the victory that is ours through faith in Jesus Christ. Paul begins by highlighting the significance of baptism. He emphasizes that through baptism, we are united with Christ in His death and resurrection. This spiritual rebirth signifies a break from our old sinful nature and an entrance into a new life of righteousness. āWe were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life.ā (Romans 6:4) To live a victorious life , we must continually resist sin. Paul urges us to consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to God. This mindset shift is crucial. When we recognize that we are no longer sl...
James 1:19 tells us that we should "be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger..." These are the thoughts God places on my heart.